Job Postings Closing Dates: A job posting may close before the listed deadline if the number of applications reaches the limit for that position. If the original deadline produced fewer applications than expected, the posting may remain open longer.
Application: The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
Application Notification: Please note that some communications from the Human Resources department may be sent from noreply@services.cityofaspen.com.
 

Pay Ranges:
Hiring Range: The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Salary Range: The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.

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Serve Your Community, Grow Your Career, and Enjoy Great Benefits: 

Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available. 

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team in a positive work environment
• Make a real impact in the Aspen community through meaningful public service
• Enjoy flexible schedules and a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Access generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses
• Take advantage of free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley
• Grow your skills with professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Protect your health with medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs
• Earn monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices
• Plan for the future with competitive retirement options (Social Security, 401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance
   

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Title: Parks Maintenance Supervisor – Downtown Services
Department: Parks and Open Space
Classification: Non-Exempt 

Hiring Range: $33.95/hourly - $38.20/hourly

Salary Range: $33.95/hourly - $50.92/hourly
 

Position Summary: Performs various lead work responsibilities in the operation and maintenance of the City owned properties and trails consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement. 
 

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general supervision of the Parks Field Supervisor or Trails Manager.  Leads maintenance crews as assigned.
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Essential Job Functions:

Daily Operations & Maintenance

• Assists with planning and organizing daily activities and projects.
• Supervises and assists in performing daily maintenance of parks, trails, mall and city-owned properties, ditches and trees.

• Performs lead work and labor in all aspects of parks and mall job duties.

   

Materials & Resource Planning

• Assists with annual materials and supply orders. Responsible for crew safety and maintaining an efficient work environment.  

Safety & Training

• Ensures all safety procedures are followed and training needs are met.  

Leadership, Staffing & Development

• Assists in supervisor responsibilities through sound judgment, focusing on quality improvement, managing and resolving conflict, fostering a culture of accountability, clearly defining responsibilities and expectations, setting goals, providing motivation and performance feedback, recognizing contributions and encouraging training and development.
• Assists with hiring and training of seasonal, temporary and/or intermittent personnel. 
  
   

Task Delegation & Shift Coordination

• Delegates tasks to personnel during shift as appropriate, insures adequate staffing, and completion of tasks during shift as appropriate.

Communication & Problem Solving  

• Communicates policies, procedures and job expectations.  Provides training and resolves problems as necessary.
   

Winter Operations

• During winter months performs lead work duties in the removal of snow and ice from pedestrian malls, trails, sidewalks, bridges, parking lots, culverts and drainage systems with medium and heavy weight equipment and hand tools. 

• Operates small and medium equipment including but not limited to skid-steers, loaders, and tractors.

   

City Organizational Values

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
   
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies: 
Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities:

•    Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments. 
•    Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
•    Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.  
•    Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities and challenges.  
•    Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication.  Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication. 
•    Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills.  Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.  
•    Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position.  Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:  One to two years of experience in parks maintenance. 

Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in the following areas: Microsoft Outlook Email, and a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web based platforms.

Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

Preferred Candidate: 
•    Supervisory management experience. 
•    Playground inspection experience

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

NOTE: This position requires a 5/6 panel drug test (to be completed at PROCOM – Glenwood Springs), a physical examination (at Grand River Health Clinic West – Parachute), and a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination, a drug test and Criminal Background Check.

Position Type and Work Hours: 
•    Regular full time, hours may vary with workload. 
•    Evenings/Weekends may be required depending on department needs and special projects.

Work Environment:  
•    Indoors: Office environment.
•    Outdoors/Off-Site: Work is performed in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors, and involves exposure to a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. Meetings, trainings, and conferences at a variety of city facilities and areas.

Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. 
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects. 
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm. 
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means. 
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees 
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 50 pounds from one level to another. 
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion. 
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time. 
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information. 
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.